Projects
The applied research project 616224790130, "Investigation of Possibilities to Reduce Hydrogen Cyanide from Quince Seeds," is co-financed by the EAFRD fund under the Rural Development Measure 16.2.  The project's objective is to determine the outcomes of various processing methods to find ways to reduce the content of hydrogen cyanide acid. The study involves different methodologies, including various degrees of seed grinding, heat treatment, water soaking, and freeze-drying. As a result of the project, an overview will be obtained on the impact of different treatment methods and their combinations on minimizing the hydrogen cyanide acid content released from quince seeds. The project will create opportunities to valorize seeds generated during quince cleaning, thereby expanding the product range with seed flours and developing new functional products from the resulting flour. The project contributes to **maximizing and optimizing the use of local raw materials, creating value-added products, stimulating the consumption of domestic products, increasing product competitiveness, and boosting exports.